 This beautiful lake is truly an Arizona treasure. The Saturday Caden was here we packed a picnic lunch and headed up to Rattlesnake Cove. They have wonderful pavilions perfect for picnics. The water was perfectly cool and felt amazing. I stayed at the...
 We drove up and visited Nate and Julia's school. Caden was such a sweetie! He was so excited to be going to their big kid school. He sang and sang and talked and talked. Three years old might just be my favorite age.  First, we headed home to pick up Aunt Leslie...
We took everyone to the Old Town Tortilla Factory. I love company! It's such a great excuse to eat at all my favorite places take my family to the wonderful places we've found to eat here locally! The kids do great at Mexican Restaurants. So do I 🙂 I think it is the...
Oh my sweet Caden. He is a treasure! As soon as they landed, we took them to the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. We took the kids there hoping it would be a great opportunity to let the parents chat and catch up and let the kids run out some of their excitement! It...
I officially crossed something off my list! I have now made it to one end of Route 66! We stayed in Pasadena on Colorado Blvd. For my Beach Boys Biggest Fan hubby, that was the coolest thing EVER! Look! Colorado Blvd.! We drove into Santa Monica to see the...
We were in Pasadena for Julia's choir festival, Pueri Cantores. She was amazing. The church was breathtaking. I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
Dear Capital Grille, you were lovely. I truly enjoyed our date at Phoenix Moms Night Out! You were yummy and delightful. When sweet Valerie politely declined the usual appetizers, the chef surprised us with a delightful appetizer that she could enjoy. We celebrated...
   Every year, every day, every moment ~ we choose. We choose to turn right or left. We choose whether to speak in gentleness or anger. We choose to dwell on beauty or strife. Which path will you choose today? Will you choose a path with a sturdy wall to keep...
We sent Sweet Baby J off to her choir festival in Pasadena and B found the most amazing Nature Center just a few blocks from the hotel. We stopped at the Nature Center before hiking into Eaton Canyon. They brought out Marley, the Gopher Snake. Seriously, what a...
 Because my heart sang when my love showed me this shadow. Does your shadow make art? Does what you leave behind show your true beauty to all? Look behind you... just to be sure... make sure you are leaving a lovely, gentle view for all to see....
 The morning of N's actual birthday we were in Pasadena, California for J's Choir Festival. I had hidden some presents so that he would have some to open that morning in the hotel... Thank you Aunt Theresa ~ he absolutely Loved it!  Are your children like that?! Do...
  Look at that perfect form... He is so fast. Can't you just taste the sweet tea and the watermelon? Can't you hear the grill and the kids laughing? Just close your eyes and imagine walking over a beautiful green hill... you reach the top and you see a valley in...
 When we moved here {almost two years ago} quite a few friends came with us ~ Matt and Liz, Justin and Micah, Dave and Melissa, Curtis and Erin... One by one, they have returned to the promised land {Texas}. I miss them. There are a few left {We love you Truett,...
There is a bunny in my front yard! My nephew is here to play! There are purple trees everywhere! They are dropping their pretty flowers, so there are carpets of purple everywhere! I still have so much to tell you about our awesome trip to California on Mother's Day...
  She completely surprised us... She introduced the last song with a lovely narrative. It was amazing. She was confident, well spoken, easy to understand... she apparently didn't get my fear of standing in front of people! Their band director, Dr. Masiello, is...
  Bulletin Board inspired by Ashley Ann... Do you know her? You should! She is the most amazing photographer and is always giving you these amazing DIY ideas! Recipe: Amazing floral embellishments (Etsy love - CreativePaperTrail ~ I love her style and I love buying...
 He was so sweaty! But he LOVED his pump it up party! They bounced and slid and yelled and danced ~ all in a soundproof, soft, inflated room!   Happy Birthday, my handsome N. Thank you for telling me it was the best day ever.
 I signed up for Bloggy Boot Camp. For those of you that know me, that was probably not a HUGE surprise that I would be willing to go be in a room with happy strangers who liked to blog.... But I have a secret. Since our move to AZ, two years ago, I have rarely...
  Sweet Baby J. She is so easy on me. She wanted the following for her birthday: 1. One friend over for a sleepover 2. To watch Ella Enchanted 3. To have the following snacks on hand: The balloons were just a little something extra. I'm pretty sure it made the day...